A 20-year-old Connecticut man was killed after he was hit while jogging on Route 17 in North Haven on the afternoon of July 16 by an alleged drunk driver in a pickup truck. The runner had a leg amputated, but he died the following day from his injuries. The...
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New Haven man killed in hit-and-run, police in search of driver
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jul 8, 2014 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents, Firm News
A red Honda Civic DX from a line between 1996 to 2000 is believed to be the automobile that a hit-and-run suspect was driving when a 49-year-old man was killed in a collision on June 24. Authorities were continuing their search for the driver as of June 29. The crash...
Connecticut woman injured in pedestrian accident
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jul 1, 2014 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents, Firm News
A 71-year-old Connecticut woman suffered serious injuries after she became involved in a car accident on June 28. According to the report, the woman was walking across the street when she was struck by an SUV at approximately 11:20 a.m. at Main Street and Dr. Martin...
Connecticut man suffers serious injuries in pedestrian accident
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jun 25, 2014 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents, Firm News
A Bridgeport auto accident involving a minivan and a pickup truck injured a pedestrian, according to reports. The accident occurred around 3:15 p.m. June 19 at the intersection of Elizabeth Street and Barnum Avenue. According to reports, a Ford pickup being driven by...
3 pedestrians injured in Connecticut crash
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jun 16, 2014 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents, Firm News
Officers from the Newington Police Department say that three people were injured when they were struck by a teal pickup truck on June 3. The incident occurred at Christian Lane at approximately 1:15 p.m. According to sources, the driver attempted to flee the scene but...
3 pedestrians injured in Connecticut accident
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jun 10, 2014 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents, Firm News
Around 1:15 p.m. on June 3, three people from New Britain were crossing Christian Lane in Newington when a pickup truck ran into them. According to witnesses at the scene, the truck came out of nowhere, struck the young boy and two women, dragged them approximately 50...
Pedestrians injured while walking on the street in Connecticut
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | May 29, 2014 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents, Firm News
Summer is almost here and that typically means more people are out walking. Either as a mode of transportation or as a recreational past-time, enjoying a little sunshine is enough to brighten just about anyone's day. Unfortunately, more pedestrians out and about also...
A pregnant woman in Connecticut injured in a pedestrian accident
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | May 20, 2014 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents, Firm News
Pregnancy often gives way to a myriad of concerns, as far as maintaining the overall health and well-being of the mother and child. Of these worries, getting into an accident while pregnant is probably thought about, but not typically an overwhelming stressor....
Pedestrian accident in Connecticut could equal higher fines
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | May 9, 2014 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents, Firm News
With pedestrian accidents seemingly on the rise in Connecticut, local activists have been requesting changes to state laws regarding the punishment drivers receive for their involvement. A bill was recently passed that would increase the fines these drivers are...
Elderly woman in Connecticut killed in pedestrian accident
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | May 2, 2014 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents, Firm News
An accident in Connecticut is responsible for the loss of an elderly woman's life. The victim was apparently struck by a mini-van while she was crossing the street earlier this month. The driver believed to be responsible for this pedestrian accident reportedly failed...